Yamaha R7

The Yamaha R7 has been spotted at the Madras Motor Race Track (also known as the Madras International Circuit). Yamaha had earlier showcased the R7 at a dealer event in India. Here’s when the bike could be launched here.

The Yamaha R7 is powered by a 689cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 73.4PS at 8750rpm and 67Nm at 6500rpm, which is the same as the MT-07. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox, paired with a slip-and-assist clutch. You can opt for an upshift-only quickshifter as an optional fitment.

Unlike the R6 that used a twin-spar aluminum frame, the Yamaha R7 uses a chassis borrowed from the MT-07. However, the bike gets a completely different suspension and braking setup. The R7 comes with a fully adjustable 41mm KYB USD fork and an adjustable monoshock to handle suspension duties. Braking is taken care of by twin 298mm discs up front and a 245 mm disc at the rear. Unlike the MT-07 that gets axial calipers, the YZF-R7 comes with radial units from Brembo. Yamaha has equipped the bike with dual-channel ABS.

The styling of the Yamaha YZF-R7 has been derived from the YZF-R6, albeit with some changes. From the sculpted fuel tank to the sleek rear end, the motorcycle is inspired by the inline-four track monster. Though the front is largely the same unit from the R6, it gets a wider and bigger windscreen, and a single LED projector in the middle of the air intake vent.

We expect Yamaha to launch the R7 in November 2023 at a price of around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). It’ll rival the Aprilia RS 660, Honda CBR650R and the Kawasaki Ninja 650.